It's been a while since I did a query round up. They were all starting to sound the same, but back by request is a new one.

As of 10:00 pm last night, they're done!

Queries Received: 312

Queries Requested: 2 (MG fantasy, Mystery)Queries Debated: 2
(These are queries I thought seriously about but ultimately passed.)
Fantasy comped to The Night Circus - didn't seem unique enough
Thriller - I made it through the query and was still considering, but there were no pages

Most Common Rejection Reason:
There were a lot of books that sounded like they could be good, but I didn't find myself sucked in--mostly because it felt like something I'd already read before.

About Post Author

Suzie Townsend is a literary agent with New Leaf Literary. She represents all brands of children's and adult fiction and loves strong characters and voice driven stories that break out of the typical tropes of their genres.